How long does it take from Kengeri Bus Terminal to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 65 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 70 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹70. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹66). A return ticket is ₹126.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

Yes, change trains at Majestic. Get off the Purple Line, follow signs to the Green Line platform, and catch the next train. The whole switch takes about 3-5 minutes.

What are the metro timings on this route?

The first train runs at 5:00 AM and the last at around 11:00 PM. Trains run every 4-5 minutes during rush hours and every 8-10 minutes off-peak, all seven days of the week.

When is the best time to travel to avoid crowds?

Avoid 8-10 AM and 6-8 PM. Early mornings (before 8 AM), mid-afternoon (2-5 PM) and after 9 PM are usually quiet. Weekends are lighter unless heading to malls or nightlife spots.

Can I carry luggage on the metro?

Yes, standard luggage is allowed and screened at entry. Keep bags close during peak hours and do not block doors. There is no extra charge for regular-sized bags.

Kengeri Bus Terminal to Banashankari Metro Route

About Kengeri Bus Terminal to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

65 min

Distance

28.0 km

Fare

₹70

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Start

Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)

ಪಂತರಪಾಳ್ಯ (ನಯಂದಹಳ್ಳಿ)

12m

15m

18m

21m

24m

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

27m

30m

33m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

36m

Change trains here

Switch to Green Line

Green Line Platform 1 Towards Banashankari

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

36m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

39m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

42m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

45m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

48m

51m

54m

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

57m

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

60m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Kengeri Bus Terminal to Banashankari with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Kengeri Bus Terminal to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	Kengeri Bus TerminalOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Pattanagere	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Jnanabharathi	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Rajarajeshwari Nagar	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Mysuru Road	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Deepanjali Nagar	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Attiguppe	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Vijayanagara	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Magadi Road	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	City Railway Station	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	36 min	₹60
14	Chickpete	Green	44 min	₹60
15	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	47 min	₹60
16	National College	Green	50 min	₹60
17	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	53 min	₹70
18	South End Circle	Green	56 min	₹70
19	Jayanagara	Green	59 min	₹70
20	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	62 min	₹70
21	BanashankariDestination	Green	65 min	₹70

Fares are single-journey tokens. Cumulative time is peak-hour; off-peak is typically 10-15% faster.

Places to Explore

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Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Fortis Hospital

Healthcare•25 min walk

Nisha's Swimming Academy

Sports•15 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Kengeri Bus Terminal and Banashankari, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Wonderla Amusement Park

Entertainment · near Mysuru Road station

Forum Mall

Shopping · near Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) station

Garuda Mall

Shopping · near Magadi Road station

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Bengaluru Pete Heritage Walk

Heritage · near Chickpete station

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tourist · near Krishna Rajendra Market station

Srinivas Bakery

Food · near National College station

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Tourist · near Lalbagh Botanical Garden station

Fare Information

₹70

Regular

₹126

Return

₹66

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

Traveling from Kengeri Bus Terminal to Banashankari takes around 65 minutes covering 28.0 km. You'll start on the Purple Line from Kengeri Bus Terminal, interchange at Majestic, and continue on the Green Line to Banashankari. The change is clearly signposted at the interchange station.

Trains run every 4-5 minutes during rush hours (8-10 AM and 6-8 PM) and every 8-10 minutes at other times. The fare is ₹70 for a single trip, or ₹66 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.